jpdb beta

pitch-black; jet-black

1

umbrella; parasol; something shaped like an umbrella or a conical hat; shade (of a lamp); mushroom cap

2

to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)

3

plastic umbrella

1

if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle

4

to take (adopt) measures

2

ideal; perfect; most suitable; just right

1

to take by surprise

2

to take one's eyes off

4

for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze

2

to draw (someone) close to one's breast; to pull close to one; to take into one's arms; to embrace

5

light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight

5

to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down

4

hey!; say!; I say!; I; me

3

to assist; to help out

1

to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely

8

to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter

1

painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)

2

spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal

3

volley firing; fusillade; broadside

1

means; way; method; measure

1

disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!

6

to cross one's mind; to occur to one; to flash into one's head

1

irritation; annoyance; frustration

1

to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

2

dilatorily; sluggishly; to take a lot of time; to become late; to take it easy

1

self-introduction

2

high (spirits); euphoric; intoxicated; high

1

they; those guys; those fellows

2

to defend oneself; to protect oneself

1

anguish

1

to make efforts; to take pains; to break a bone

1

unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet

1

should not; must not

3

regret; repentance; remorse

5

having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...

1

playing dead; feigning death; playing possum

1

to turn round; to face about; to turn about

4

to induce (someone to do something); to tempt; to act toward (someone in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to

1

stimulation (e.g. of an economy); revitalization (e.g. of a town); rejuvenation; activation

6

Aegis

2

to pretend; to act (as if)

4

spell; charm; incantation; magic words

2

swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence; pretense; (a customer) coming to restaurant, ryokan, etc. without a reservation or introduction

3

blinding someone's eyes (to make an escape); smoke screen; distraction; magic (trick); sleight of hand

4

blindness; blind person; illiteracy; illiterate person; ignorance; ignorant person

1

flash (esp. of a camera); flashlight; very short scene in a film or TV show; newsflash

3

live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure

1

current boyfriend

1

disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty

1